What are three consecutive even numbers with the sum of -84

Answer 1

Consecutive even numbers have a difference of 2. For example, 6 and 8 have a difference of 2.

First consecutive number would be x

Second consecutive number would be x + 2

Third consecutive number would be x + 4

Then the sum would be x + (x+2) + (x+4), which is equal to -84

x + x + 2 + x + 4 = -84

3x + 6 = -84

3x = -90 (subtract by 6 on both sides)

x = -30 (divide by 3 on both sides)

First consecutive number is -30

Second consecutive number is -28

Third consecutive number is -26